HAMBURG- Qatar Airways (QR) inaugural flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Germany landed today (July 1, 2024), marking the start of daily non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, recognized this year by Skytrax as the Best Airport and Retail in the World.
Hamburg is now Qatar Airways’ fifth destination in Germany, joining Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich, to meet the strong demand in the market. The World’s Best Airline (Skytrax 2024) experienced a 62% increase in outbound passengers from Germany in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Qatar Airways Hamburg Flights
This new route expands the airline’s network to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting travelers from northern Germany to Doha and beyond, while enhancing Hamburg’s accessibility to global travelers.
The new flights will also bolster economic and trade relations between northern Germany, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. They are anticipated to contribute up to 11% growth in Hamburg’s cargo sector compared to last year.
The first flight was welcomed by several dignitaries, including Dr. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of Hamburg; Mr. Ali Al-Boainian, Charge de Affairs of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Berlin; Mr. Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways; Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar; H.E. Lothar Freischlader, German Ambassador to the State of Qatar; Christian Kunsch, Hamburg Airport CEO; and Dr. Malte Heyne, CEO of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.
Hamburg Airport, the oldest commercial airport in the world, serves as a crucial hub for global trade and business travel.
Executive Remarks
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, stated:
Qatar Airways extends a warm welcome to the beautiful city of Hamburg, our latest addition to the expansive route network and our fifth gateway in Germany, a crucial market for the airline. As the bilateral relations between Qatar and Germany continue to strengthen, we are excited to launch this route, which will further reinforce important economic and trade ties between the two countries. With our centrally located hub in Doha, we are well positioned to facilitate exports from East to West and vice versa. We look forward to seeing the growth of this route over the coming years, operating from the World’s Best Airport and with the World’s Best Airline.”
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer
First Mayor of Hamburg, Peter Tschentscher, remarked:
Hamburg is an international city with centuries-old trade relations with all continents. Good flight connections via Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt are vital for the economy, science, and culture of our city. Qatar Airways, one of the best and most modern airlines, is now adding Hamburg to its network of over 170 destinations with daily flights to Doha. I extend my gratitude to everyone involved in the cooperation between our airport and Qatar Airways and wish them success with the new flight connections from Hamburg to the rest of the world.”
First Mayor of Hamburg, Peter Tschentscher
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, added:
As the World’s Best Airline, we are committed to offering our passengers access to the award-winning Qatar Airways service and in-flight product via Hamad International Airport, voted the World’s Best Airport and Best Airport Retail by Skytrax in 2024. Our new route between Doha and Hamburg is a testament to this commitment. We are proud to offer our customers from northern Germany one of the most modern and comfortable aircraft to travel to their favorite destinations, whether for business or leisure.”
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori
Flight Schedule from Doha to Hamburg
Hamad International Airport in Doha, with its central location, serves as an ideal hub for long-distance travel from Germany.
Qatar Airways’ extensive route network includes popular long-haul destinations favored by German travelers, such as the Maldives, Singapore, Philippines, Bangkok, and Cape Town, along with hidden gems like Goa in India, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and Chengdu in China.
Flight times to these destinations are strategically coordinated to ensure seamless travel connections for passengers.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (local time)
- DOH to HAM (QR89) Departure: 08:35, Arrival: 14:10
- HAM to DOH (QR90) Departure: 15:40, Arrival: 22:40
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (local time)
- DOH to HAM (QR91) Departure: 02:15, Arrival: 07:50
- HAM to DOH (QR92) Departure: 09:20, Arrival: 16:20
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